With a heritage spanning more than 70 years, Roke delivers specialist expertise across sensors, communications, cyber, artificial intelligence and machine learning. We transform complex data into actionable insight, helping organisations make smarter decisions and stay ahead of evolving challenges.
United by purpose and driven by innovation, we're on an exciting growth journey. We invest in technology, push technical boundaries, and empower our people to make a meaningful difference through work that protects what matters most.
Shaping the future of digital defence and security. Solving complex, high-stakes challenges with purpose and lasting impact.
Degree Apprentice - Production and Prototyping
Help build and deliver technology that supports critical defence and national security missions.
As a Degree Apprentice in the Products team, you'll play a hands-on role in building, testing and assembling advanced technology products used by Defence and National Security customers to solve complex challenges and strengthen national resilience. We design, manufacture, and upgrade solutions that help customers collect, communicate and understand information in challenging environments. In the Products team, we focus on the build, test and assembly of a variety of prototype and volume-manufactured products.
Key Requirements
- A desire to learn about electronic engineering principles.
- Meet the course entry requirements of our apprenticeship partner, the University of Chichester, which are currently 3 A-Levels at Grade C or above, including Mathematics, equivalent Level 3 vocational qualifications, or relevant work experience.
- Proactive and an effective communicator.
- Able to work well independently and as part of a team.
- Curious, motivated and driven to find the best solution to a problem.
Previous experience is not required, as training and support will be provided throughout the apprenticeship.
Training and Development
You'll be studying for your degree with our apprenticeship partner, the University of Chichester, at their Bognor campus, spending 1-2 days per week at university alongside your workplace learning. Find out more about the course: Manufacturing Engineer Degree Apprenticeship - University of Chichester
As an Apprentice Engineer, your initial weeks at Roke will be spent in a dedicated Early Careers Boot Camp designed to equip you with the fundamental skills needed to succeed at Roke.
Following Boot Camp, you'll work alongside experienced engineers, technicians and specialists on both prototype and production systems, gaining practical engineering experience while studying towards a degree, contributing to projects that help keep people safe. The Early Careers Scheme continues throughout your degree apprenticeship, giving you the opportunity to build a portfolio of work that showcases your developing skills and supports your future career aspirations.
You'll benefit from:
- Support from experienced engineers, technicians and mentors.
- Structured workplace and academic learning.
- Hands-on experience across production, manufacturing and engineering disciplines.
- Exposure to prototype and volume production programmes.
- Support towards professional development, engineering institution membership and future chartership aspirations.
- Opportunities to develop broad technical knowledge alongside deeper specialist expertise.
Where You'll Work
This role is based at our Romsey site in Hampshire: Our Locations & Offices | Roke
We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements, with a minimum of two days per week spent working at your base location, customer site or engineering facility. However, this role will normally involve working on projects requiring 5 days per week at Roke sites.
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of this position, you'll need to be eligible to achieve BPSS and SC clearance. As a result, you should have resided in the UK for the last five years and be prepared to declare any travel that involved being outside the UK for more than 28 days during that period.
Further information on security clearances can be found on the GOV.UK website.
- Competitive reward package - highly competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, salary reviews and pension scheme.
- Private medical cover - access to private healthcare through Bupa.
- Work-life balance - flexible working through flexi-time and hybrid arrangements, plus 30 days' annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional holiday.
- Health and wellbeing support - flexible benefits including life assurance, a Healthcare Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme and eye care support.
- Recognition and rewards - length of service awards that celebrate and reward your contribution.
- Learning and development - access to LinkedIn Learning courses and our dedicated Roke Academy, supporting continuous learning and career development.
- Supportive and inclusive culture - a range of employee community groups that bring colleagues together, foster meaningful connections and create a genuine sense of belonging.
All benefits are subject to eligibility, terms and conditions.
Roke welcomes applications from neurodiverse candidates and is committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Please contact the Recruitment Team if you would like to discuss any specific requirements.
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Degree Apprentice - Production and Prototyping in Romsey employer: Roke
Roke is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration within the Defence sector. Employees benefit from a competitive salary, flexible perks focused on health and wellbeing, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, all while contributing to meaningful projects that address national security challenges. With ample opportunities for professional growth and a supportive community, Roke is dedicated to empowering its team members to thrive in their careers.
